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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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